VAPA Professional Learning

for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

SDUSD Professional Learning Opportunities

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• Renew in '22

Join the VAPA Department for an in-person event as we explore ways to feel renewed in 2022!

January 20th from 4:00-6:00pm

We are proud to present an evening of rejuvenation at the New Wilson Middle School Arts Facilities! Join us from 4:00 to 6:00 on January 20th for light refreshments, live music, tours, wellness sessions, and artistic expression and inspiration.

Teachers will be paid the workshop rate for attending.

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View our Virtual Liaison Event Here!

This year, we are bringing our Liaison Event to you asynchronously. Take a few minutes to view this important information and checkout our slides.

Asynchronous SDUSD Professional Learning Opportunities

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• The Arts in TK-5 Distance Learning

  • • Spring 2020: View the video presentation and interactive PDF. Complete the feedback form.

    • Fall 2020: View the session recording and interactive PDF. Complete the feedback form.

• Music and Visual Art For PK/TK (September 3 - 90 minutes)

  • • View the session recording. View the interactive PDF. Complete the feedback form.

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SDCOE Professional Learning Opportunities

Introduction to Arts Integration

Build an awareness of how arts integration using theatre strategies can activate your curriculum in any content area. This online, asynchronous course developed by La Jolla Playhouse will guide educators through a deep understanding of the value of standards-based arts integration, how to develop an ensemble mindset in the classroom, assessment through the arts, and ways to connect community arts organizations to schools. The course includes example lesson plans, teacher testimony, and resources to guide arts integration into standards based curriculum.

This course was designed in collaboration through the Kennedy Center Partners in Education partnership between the La Jolla Playhouse, the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) with funding provided by the CCSESA Arts Initiative. Please use this link to sign up for this free course today.

Leading with Excellence Through Equity in Action Series

Our free quarterly meetings address critical social justice and anti-bias education topics. Dig deeper into topics that matter to you and your students. These engaging sessions will help you learn more about school climate, instruction, classroom culture, and family and community engagement — all through the lens of equity. Register to attend the sessions from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Nov. 16, Feb. 8, and April 5.

California Arts Standards Introduction

The California Arts Standards Introduction professional learning is designed for arts educators, multiple subject teachers, school and district administrators, and teaching artists to deepen their understanding of the 2019 California Arts Standards for Public Schools and explore strategies for implementation. This professional learning is offered by the Fresno, Humboldt, Los Angeles, San Diego, Stanislaus, and Tulare county offices of education as part of the collective work of California County Superintendents Educational Services Association Statewide Arts Initiative - Creativity at the Core Module 22. This two-hour virtual professional learning will be offered two times this fall; select one professional learning session to attend.

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

• Free Arts integration PD - The TEAL project is a partnership between the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and the Los Angeles County Office of Education